Vibrating screw feeder
US5937996A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 13, 1998 |
| Grant date | Aug 17, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 13, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65D88/66
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A vibratory screw feed apparatus is provided for delivering controlled rates of particulate materials. The apparatus includes a double walled plastic trough having an open-topped upper recess. A hopper is removably mounted to the top of the trough for feeding particulate materials into the opened top upper recess. The trough further includes a bottom recess. A vibrator is mounted within the bottom recess. A screw feed assembly extends through the trough for feeding particulate material from the trough.
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